DATE ISSUED: Thursday, February 25, 2021 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) February 26, 2021
...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
WEATHER:
This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a brief shower possible.
Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 24°C / 75°F
Sunset Today: 6:17 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:32 A.M.
SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts possible.
SYNOPSIS:
A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region. The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain brisk winds and hazardous seas.
Seas are expected to peak at 9 feet. Therefore, the small craft advisory remains in effect for St. Maarten. Small craft operators and sea bathers should continue exercising caution.
STATE OF THE SEA: Moderate to Rough WAVES/SWELLS: 6 to 9 feet
SPECIAL FEATURES: None.
OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with a few passing showers.
FORECASTER: Albert